Description

Profender® is an easy and stress-free way to deworm your cat. Profender® combines powerful broad-spectrum treatment with the ease and convenience of a topical application. No more pills, no more shots.

Profender® is the first and only topical broad spectrum dewormer that treats and controls tapeworm, roundworm and hookworm infections in cats. Profender® is a convenient single dose treatment for cats and kittens that are at least 8 weeks of age and weigh as correct category ie 5.5-11 lbs.

Profender® makes treating intestinal parasites easy on both you and your cat. No longer will you struggle with pilling your pet or the stress of painful injections. With just one application of easy-to-use Profender®, you can confidently treat and control tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.

 

How it works:

Profender® is absorbed through the cat’s skin via the hair follicles

It enters the bloodstream

Profender® reaches the intestine to treat and control tapeworm, roundworm and hookworm infections

Description

Profender® [1.98% emodepside/7.94% praziquantel] Topical Solution is a clear yellow ready-to-use solution packaged in single unit dosing applicator tubes for topical (dermal) treatment of cats. The formulation and dosage schedule is designed to provide a minimum of 1.36 mg/lb (3 mg/kg) emodepside and 5.45 mg/lb (12 mg/kg) praziquantel based on body weight.

Emodepside, a semi-synthetic molecule, is a cyclic depsipeptide. The chemical name is Cyclo [D-2-hydroxypropanoyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-3-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-D-2-hydroxypropanoyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-D-2-hydroxypropanoyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-3-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-D-2-hydroxypropanoyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl].

Praziquantel is an isoquinoline cestocide. The chemical name is 2-Cyclohexylcarbonyl-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazine-2,1-a-isoquinoline-4-one.

Indications

Profender® Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment and control of hookworm infections caused by A. tubaeforme (adults, immature adults and fourth stage larvae), roundworm infections caused by T. cati (adults and fourth stage larvae) and tapeworm infections caused by D. caninum (adults) and T. taeniaeformis (adults) in cats.

Dosage Information

The recommended minimum dose is 1.36 mg/lb (3 mg/kg) emodepside + 5.45 mg/lb (12 mg/kg) praziquantel as a single topical dose. A single treatment is effective and a second treatment should not be necessary. If re-infection occurs, the product can be re-applied after 30 days.

 

Directions for Use

Remove one unit dose tube from the package.

While holding the tube in an upright position, remove the cap from the tube.

Turn the cap over and place the other end of cap onto the tip of the tube.

Twist the cap to break the seal and then remove cap from the tube.

Part the hair on the back of the cat’s neck at the base of the head, until the skin is visible.

To ensure the entire contents of the tube are administered, place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the entire contents directly onto the skin. Lift tube away from the skin before releasing pressure on the tube.

Do not apply to broken skin or if hair coat is wet. Do not get this product in the cat’s mouth or eyes or allow the cat to lick the application site for one hour. Oral exposure can cause salivation and vomiting. Treatment at the base of the head will minimize the opportunity for ingestion while grooming. In households with multiple pets, keep animals separated to prevent licking of the application site.

Stiff hair, a damp appearance of the hair, or a slight powdery residue may be observed at the treatment site. These effects are temporary and do not affect the safety or effectiveness of the product.

 

Storage Information

Store at or below 77°F (25°C).

Protect from freezing.

CAUTION: Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. HUMAN WARNINGS: Children should not contact application site for twenty-four (24) hours.